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Originally Posted by DrinkNoH2O
Made my monthly pilgrimage to Stone this weekend - this time I actually filled my growler with something non-hoppy, their Smoked Porter. Quite delicious.
I also hit up the Yard House next to Staples Center (Muse concert!) where they have about 200 beers on tap. I finally tasted two of my favorite IPAs side by side for the first time, Green Flash West Coast IPA vs. Bear Republic Racer 5 IPA. The West Coast was much better. Much more aroma, a little less malt, truly a phenomenal IPA. The Racer 5, while still great, is a little heavier on the malts, and more bitter than aromatic on the hops.
Next I'll have to try West Coast vs. Sculpin back to back. I think it's going to be very very close, they're pretty similar beers.
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I have a kegerator at home and got a 1/6 barrell (5 gallon) keg of Stone Smoked Porter last winter. It's delicious.
My favorites from Stone are:
1. Smoked Porter
2. Arogant Bastard/Oaked Arogant Bastard (depending on my mood)
3. Ruination IPA
4. Sublimely Self Righteous Ale